‘Let Jason’s story not be in vain’: The growing push to toughen Mass. anti-bullying law
Despite a landmark 2010 law, bullying is pervasive across Massachusetts. Children of color are disproportionally affected and school districts are ignoring requests for help.
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This week, Salem will be the 2nd Gateway City this year to ask for a tax override
On May 5, voters decide whether to add hundreds of millions of dollars to their property taxes to help fund a new high school.
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She gave her mom a kidney. Now, she’s taking on the Boston Marathon.
Kortney Hixson donated a kidney to her mom, saving her life. She spoke on GBH's All Things Considered about that journey and the impact of organ donation. -
Tablet learning is booming in Mass. prisons
The tablets’ content offer basic education, vocational courses, resume building, job training and reentry preparation. -
Mass. House proposes state spending boost, warns of economic uncertainty
The $63 billion spending plan would not raise taxes on Massachusetts residents. -
‘It’s changed everything:’ Boston Marathon bombing victims honored 13 years later
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Gov. Maura Healey marked the 13th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing by joining the families of the victims at a wreath-laying ceremony on Boylston Street on Wednesday. -
Pure Oasis owner blames state’s ‘bureaucratic insanity’ for abrupt dispensary closure
Evans says the state Department of Revenue froze his cannabis company's bank account for owing back taxes despite an approved grant — also from the state — that would have paid it down substantially.
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